How to Be a Super Ager
About this episode
Cardiologist Eric Topol discusses his findings on 'super agers' and what separates them from those who face chronic diseases.
For years, cardiologist Eric Topol hunted for the rarest people in America: those over 80 who had never been sick. When he finally found 1,400 of them, he made a shocking discovery. It wasn't their genes. These "super agers" were often the last ones standing in families where everyone else died decades earlier. So what separates people who live into their 80s or 90s feeling great from those who battle chronic disease? In his new book, Super Agers, Eric reveals what the science actually shows, shares practical advice you can use at any age, and takes on the bro scientists selling false promises along the way. This episode first aired in July 2025. 🎥 The Next Big Idea is now on YouTube! You can find our episodes here. 📱Follow Rufus on LinkedIn, subscribe to our Substack, or send us an email at podcast@nextbigideaclub.com. 🎁 The best way to support the show is by becoming a Next Big Idea Club member. Learn more at nextbigideaclub.com, and use code PODCAST for a super secret discount (spoiler: it’s 20% off). 🔗 SPONSORED BY: IM8 ➡️ Athletes, doctors, David Beckham — they all drink IM8. Get a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your…
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Host: Next Big Idea Club
Guest: Eric Topol
Topics covered
- aging
- health
- longevity
- science
- wellness
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Books & works: Super Agers
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